Chapter 1: A Cultural Approach to Human Development (20 Points)
Answer each question in complete sentences. You may work in groups but each person needs to turn in their own work.
Please type your work in 12 point, Times New Roman font. Be prepared to discuss your findings in class. Attach the
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What is human development?
Provide two examples of globalization.
What are the differences between a developed and developing country?
What are the reasons why the U.S. has more people than a typical developed country?
List 5 things that you learned about India from the cultural focus section.
What is the difference between a collectivistic and individualistic culture?
Where you raised in a collectivistic or individualistic culture? Give an example to support your answer.
What is a traditional culture?
What is a majority culture
What does SES mean? What does it include?
What is natural selection? Why is this important?
_______________ is the line that led to modern humans.
What are some characteristics of a civilization?
What is a state?
What does evolutionary psychology tell us about our past?
What is the scientific method?
List the 5 steps of the scientific method.
What are the 4 ethical standard to consider when conducting research on human development?
What are the 8 types of research methods?
Pick 1 type of research design and give an example of the type of research you would conduct with this design.
Write down the name of the theorist next to each theory.
Psychosexual
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Ecological
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Social Learning
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Psychosocial
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Cognitive Constructivist
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Behaviorism
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Socio-Cultural
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Pick one theory from the above list and describe the theory in your own words.